Orange Calendula is a versatile and vibrant flower celebrated for its brilliant orange blooms and wide range of uses. Each daisy-like flower grows to about 2-3 inches in diameter, with edible petals that add a splash of color to salads, teas, and baked goods. Thriving in full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil, Calendula is an easy-to-grow annual that blooms continuously from early summer to frost. The plants reach about 12-24 inches tall and attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators to your garden. Calendula is also valued for its medicinal properties, as the petals are commonly used in salves, lotions, and teas to soothe skin irritations and promote healing. This hardy flower performs well in garden beds, borders, or containers and reseeds readily, providing blooms year after year. Whether you’re growing it for its ornamental beauty, culinary uses, or herbal remedies, Orange Calendula is a delightful and practical addition to your garden. Add a touch of warmth and vibrancy to your space with this cheerful and versatile flower.
Calendula - Orange - Calendula officinalis
Annual These orange flowers tolerate heat, and bloom from early summer through light frosts and light snow in autumn. Use as a coloring substitute for saffron in cooking, as an edible flower with a nutty flavor, or as an ingredient in skin creams.
Did You Know? Also known as Pot Marigold, although it is not related to the common marigold Tagetes spp.
Soil Temperature: 65-70°F
Planting Depth: 1/4"
Germination: 7-14 Days
Height At Maturity: 12"-24"
Days to Maturity: 40-50 Days
Sun/Shade: Full to Partial Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 10"-12"
Approx Seeds per Pack: 100 Seeds
